Experience a 15-day journey through India and Nepal, exploring historic cities, magnificent forts, sacred temples, the iconic Taj Mahal, the spiritual ghats of Varanasi, and the breathtaking Himalayan landscapes of Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Arrive Delhi International airport, you will be met and assisted by our representative to the
hotel, check in at the hotel. Relax and overnight in Delhi.
Morning take a sight seeing tour of Old & New Delhi. Morning visit Old Delhi: The
important places in Old Delhi include the majestic Red Fort, the historical Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid and if time permits you can visit Raj Ghat the Memoir of Mahatma Gandhi. Afternoon visit New Delhi visit the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war; the Laxmi Narayan Temple, built by the Birlas, one of India’s leading industrial families; Qutab Minar, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty; and the lotus-shaped Bahai Temple. Evening free to relax, overnight at the hotel
Morning checkout and drive to Jaipur for 5 hours, on arrival transfer to hotel in Jaipur. Day
free to relax after the journey till early evening. Later in the evening visit Sisodia Gardens,
Temple of Galta which is also known as Valley of Monkeys, and Birla Temple of White
Marble and at the time of dinner visit Chokhi Dhani – an ethnic resort serving Rajasthani &
Continental cuisine with live music and puppet shows in an ambiance of an ethnic village.
Return to the hotel for overnight.
Morning take an excursion tour to Amber Fort – 11kms, and enjoy elephant ride to ascend/
descend this great fort. Later take sight seeing tour of Jaipur visiting City Palace, Hawa
Mahal made for the ladies of Royal Family to see the Processions from this Palace and
without being seen from the people and Jantar Mantar Observatory all within the vicinity of
City Palace. After lunch the day is kept free for shopping or individual activities.
Morning checkout and drive to Agra enroute sightseeing of Fatehpur Sikri the city built by Mughal Emperor Akbar, visit Bulund Darwaza, Jama Masjid, and Tomb of Shaikh Salim Chisti; continue to Jaipur visiting Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival in Agra transfer to hotel,
afternoon free to relax. Take a sight seeing tour of Agra visiting Diwan – e Am (Chambers of Common men), Diwan – e -Khas (Chamber of VIP’s), Octagonal Tower, Jehangir Palace, all in the vicinity of Agra Fort and Tomb of Ittamuddaulahs. Later in the day visit Tomb of Ittamuddaulahs & the Grand Taj Mahal where you should spent some time, evening visit the Inlay Handicraft Market of Agra, overnight at the hotel in Agra.
Early morning at the time of sunrise one can visit Taj Mahal optionally to see it over the
sunrise. You will have free time till 1200 hrs, in case if you have miss any sight seeing or
shopping on day 5 you can do that till 1200 hrs. Transfer to airport to board the flight for
Khajuraho at 1335 hrs, assistance on arrival in Khajuraho at 1415 hrs, transfer to hotel, day
free to explore Khajuraho on own, overnight in Khajuraho.
Morning visit Western group of Temples consisting of the massive Lakshmana Temple
dedicated to lord Vishnu, the Lakshmi and Varaha temples dedicated to Vishnu’s consort
Lakshman, the Kandariya Mahadev temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and the Chausath Yogini
temple dedicated to goddess Kali. Also visit Archaeological museum with its collection of
stone sculptures of the Chandela dynasty. Later visit Eastern group of Temples and visit the
Jain temples of Parsvanath, Adinath, and Shanti Nath. Also visit the temples of Vamana and
Brahma/Hanuman both dedicated to lord Vishnu. Evening free for individual activities,
overnight at the hotel.
Morning day free for individual activities, after noon transfer to airport to board the flight for
Varanasi at 1335 hrs, assistance on arrival in Varanasi at 1415 hrs, transfer to hotel. Relax for
some time & take an excursion tour to Sarnath – 10 kms visit the deer park and Bodhi Tree
where Lord Buddha perched his First Sermon. Drive back to Varanasi, evening free to relax,
overnight in Varanasi.
Early morning at the time of sunrise take a boat ride on the River Ganges and see the various
Ghats with people ritually cleansing their sins. While on the boat you will also see the
cremation ceremonies of dead bodies as per Hindi Rituals. Morning proceed on a tour of the
temples of Varanasi visiting the Golden Temple dedicated to lord Shiva, the Durga temple
dedicated to goddess Durga. Interestingly the Durga Temple is also known as the Monkey
Temple due to the large number of monkeys found in the Temple premises. Evening one can
take boat ride again in River Ganges. Overnight at the hotel in Varanasi.
Morning day free for individual activities, transfer to airport to board the flight for
Kathmandu at 1240 hrs, assistance on arrival in Kathmandu at 1350 hrs, transfer to hotel. Day
free to relax and acclimatize in Kathmandu or explore the market of Kathmandu in Thamel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Morning one can optionally enjoy a mountain flight for an hour for a close view of various Himalayan peaks or else visit Hanuman Dhoka, the name of the old royal palace has been derived from the statue of Hanuman (the monkey god of Hindu mythology) Also visit the hilltop Stupa of Swayambhunath, considered 2,000 years old. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Morning visit The Pashupatinath Temple, situated on the banks of River Baghmati around 8 km from the city, is one of the holiest Hindu shrines. Also visit Guheshwari Temple near Pashupatinath is considered as the place where Yoni of Shiva’s consort Sati fell when she was cut into pieces by Lord Vishnu. Later visit Boudhnath which is one of the largest stupas in the world. Afternoon relax, and early evening visit Patan is a spiritual city with Durbar Square in the centre and many stupas, shikaras, and temples. Bhaktapur is again a royal city where most
of the attractions revolve around Durbar Square and the Palace of 55 Windows. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Morning transfer to airport to board the flight for Pokhra at 0900 hrs, assistance on arrival in Pokhra at 0945 hrs, transfer to Lake side hotel. Day free to relax or explore Pokhra on own. Overnight at the hotel.
Morning visit Pokhra to see Davis Falls, Binde Basini Temple, Mahindra Caves, Seti George and Phewa Lake. Evening free to relax at the hotel, overnight at the Lodge.
Checkout and transfer to airport to board the flight for Kathmandu at 0900 hrs, on arrival at
0945 hours, time free in Kathmandu till 1300, transfer to International Airport to board the
flight for Delhi at 1420 hrs, assistance on arrival in Delhi at 1540 hrs, transfer to Hotel near
International airport where we will hold rooms from 1540 hrs till you checkout after farewell
dinner to board your flight back home in the midnight.
